The Growing Liability of Rental Property Mold
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Mold in rental properties can lead to three types of claims, two of which affect landlords and managers, according to Attorney Larry Farber.
MassDEP Preparing to Define Water Conservation for Irrigation Systems
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A new law requires new or renovated sprinklers to shut off when itâs wet outside. Specifically what this means is up to MassDEP to say.
Associate Justice Robert Fields Clarifies Rent Escrow at Springfield Event
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Associate Justice Robert Fields of the Western Division Housing Court discussed rent escrow and other topics in Longmeadow in December.
2017 Annual Elections Results
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2017 Annual Elections Results - MassLandlords has appointed a new director to its five-person board for 2018. We also chose a good neighbor.
Recap of Attorney Richard Vetsteinâs Presentation in Waltham
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Recap of Attorney Richard Vetsteinâs Presentation in Waltham - Attorney Vetstein covered Housing Court expansion, post-foreclosure eviction changes...
New Lead Regulations Effective December 1, 2017
New Lead Regulations Effective December 1, 2017 - Massachusetts lead paint regulations are to undergo a major change December 1, 2017. See what it means...
Senate Presidency Moving from Chandler to Spilka: Review of Each On Housing
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Senator Harriette Chandler (Worcester) will transition the role of Senate President to Karen Spilka (Ashland) this summer.
Landlord Fined $6,000, 3 Yearsâ Probation, for Forging Section 8 Documents, Gets off Easy
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Lawrence case highlights how traditional lawbreaking is now more forgivable than discrimination against Section 8.
Owners Contemplate Statewide Ballot Initiative at April Policy Forum
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MassLandlords members discussed the feasibility of a statewide ballot initiative or referendum at the April 14, 2018 policy forum.
40 Million Fire Extinguishers Recalled
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40 Million Fire Extinguishers Recalled - Owners should review their fire extinguishers against the recall list and return affected items for replacement...
